Of course, if I had my druthers, I would eliminate the sadness you weave into your stories, but you do it with such poignancy, that too much would be lost. How will I ever get over Darcy leaving the lock of hair tied in a white ribbon for Elizabeth to find? Or Elizabeth's reaction to the gift of the miniature, created solely from Darcy's memory, yet almost perfect? Those treasures have a place in my heart along with the ribbon Darcy tied himself.

As long as you keep writing, I will keep reading. You are truly a remarkable author!